Doctor's Appointment....

Joel had his 15-month check up with Dr. Foldvary today. He weighs 26 pounds, and is 31 3/4 inches tall. His head measures 20 3/4". His height and weight is right where it should be. Dr. Foldvary said that he is "big boned" and that he might be a big guy. Seriously? He looks so tiny to me! We will see, I guess... Anyway, it is a good thing Daddy went along today because he had to get three shots. He was fairly cooperative up to that point, so we can't complain! Dr. Foldvary's only concern was the fact that Joel does not say anything yet, other than the occasional "Mama" or "Dada". He is not worried too much at all, and said that a language delay could be due to his prematurity, the fact that he is a boy and they generally talk later, or the fact that he is an only child and doesn't have another child to "teach" language. He did observe that Joel is very vocal, and predicted that he will be talking soon. We don't think there is a big problem at all, since he is very vocal and makes the "B" sound for Bailey. It will come! Anyway, all is well and Joel is now sleeping, so I am going to play on the computer.......More later!